Before You Submit
- Create a new account: Select “New User” for your first submission. Each meeting uses a separate submission system.
- Submit original, completed work that has not been accepted for publication.
- Abstract limit: 450 words, excluding the title, keywords, and tables. Use a single space between sentences.
- Tables: Upload as a PDF and review the table guidelines and examples before submitting.
- Review patent considerations before submitting your abstract for publication.
Submission Instructions Abstract Quality Standards Table Guidelines

Competition Guidelines Rubric/Score Sheet
Oral Presentation Guidelines
- Format: PowerPoint
- Slide size: 16:9 widescreen
- Total time: 15 minutes — 12 minutes for your presentation and 3 minutes for questions
Digital Poster Guidelines
All posters are digital.
- Format: One-slide PDF at the highest resolution possible
- Slide size: 16:9 widescreen, landscape orientation
- Total time: 5 minutes — 3 minutes for your presentation and 2 minutes for questions
